Molnyia orbits are specifically at 63.4 degree with an argument of
perigee of 90 or 270 degrees.
Dave
N0TGD
On 1/9/06, John B. Stephensen <kd6ozh@comcast.net> wrote:
> The Eagle requirement states a high-apogee elliptical orbit (probably
> 500-800 km x 35,000 km). Inclination would be determined by the launch
> vehicle. I suppose that its not really a Molniya orbit unless the
> inclination is a certain value.
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